What is it with so many people today - has 90% of the world lost it's sense of humor or what? Why is everything so serious and life-altering?
The news the other day mentioned a new videogame - I think it is called NY Defender or something. It is a variation on a very old game (I think it was called missile defender), where you are stopping a stream of incoming missles from blowing up your cities. This one has a bunch of incoming planes that you have to shoot down before they crash into the twin towers.
Is it tasteful? Probably not. I hear it is actually made in France. And if any culture is experienced in not being sensitive to anyones feelings, it is the French.
Is it the end of the world? Of cours not. It is a frickin' game people. And not a good one at that - based off of a 30 (or more) year old video game.
Should it be banned? Get real! Everything in this world does not need to be made for 8 year olds. There is room for nearly every opinion out there, including those in bad tastes. I am so sick of other people trying to tell me what to see, what to read, what to listen to, and ultimately what to think.
"The Golden Compass" (not a bad movie, but not a great one) came out, and all these religious NUTS freaked out. I call them NUTS because anyone who thinks a movie can undermine their belief's needs some serious help. And these are the same ones who so praised "The Chronicles of Narnia" - which wasn't as good as TGC either, but promoted their beliefs instead of opposing them.
GET OVER YOURSELF PEOPLE! Get a real life! Quit protesting movies or stupid games. If you want to make a difference - go out and actually help another human being. Put down your stupid anti-abortion protest sign and volunteer at an orphanage to help with all the unwanted crack babies. Quit telling me about your 'Christian' values, and go out and actually live them for once.
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Ah, but you are forgetting that the reason these people get freaked out about games and movies is because -- and I am CONVINCED of this -- they struggle with self-control on a daily basis. It this lack of control over impulse that drives them ro fundamentalism and control-freaky-ism.
The problem, you see, is that you've reconciled yourself to freedom of action.
I look at it this way - everyone is ultimately accountable for their own actions. I'm not even sure I would exclude small children, the mentally handicapped, or the mentally ill from that. Because if they aren't (and if any isn't) then who is?
This reminds me of a bit by the comedian Costaki Economopoulos has on his CD, about the demon and angel on his shoulders arguing about right and wrong. (His demon likes chicks and fries). Everyone has these (call it a conscious if you will, or just an inner monologue) - and we all decide what to listen to or not - we all decide what to do or not.
I don't subscribe to anyone being not guilty by reason of insanity - ever. They may be guilty because of insanity, and thus deserve help instead of punishment, but they still did the deed and still must be accountable.
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